Questions: A(n) is like a master system for tracking the activity of the business.
petty cash register
chart of accounts
expense account
check register
Transcript text: A(n) $\qquad$ is like a master system for tracking the activity of the business.
petty cash register
chart of accounts
expense account
check register
Solution
Answer
The answer is chart of accounts.
Explanation
Option 1: Petty cash register
A petty cash register is used to track small cash expenditures within a business, but it does not serve as a master system for tracking all business activities.
Option 2: Chart of accounts
A chart of accounts is a comprehensive listing of all accounts used in the accounting system of a business. It serves as a master system for tracking all financial transactions and activities, making it the correct answer.
Option 3: Expense account
An expense account is used to track specific expenses incurred by the business, but it is not a master system for tracking all business activities.
Option 4: Check register
A check register is used to record all checks written by the business, but it does not encompass all business activities.